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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 557.72 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 557.72 and 250.08 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 557.72 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/557.72 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 557.72 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 139,474.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,474.62/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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